| Product Code: ETC6318516 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Barbados continues to see a steady increase in import shipments of polylactic acid (PLA) disposable containers, with the top exporting countries being the USA, China, UK, Panama, and Ecuador in 2024. The market remains highly concentrated, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stands at a promising 6.63%, with a notable growth rate of 3.79% from 2023 to 2024. This data highlights a sustained demand for sustainable packaging solutions in Barbados, with key players contributing to the market`s growth.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Overview |
3.1 Barbados Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing environmental concerns and increasing focus on sustainable packaging solutions |
4.2.2 Government regulations promoting the use of biodegradable materials |
4.2.3 Consumer preference for eco-friendly products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher cost of production compared to traditional plastic containers |
4.3.2 Limited availability and higher price of raw materials for PLA production |
4.3.3 Lack of awareness and education among consumers about the benefits of PLA containers |
5 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Trends |
6 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market, By Types |
6.1 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Cups & Bowls, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Clamshells, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Trays & Lids, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Sandwich Wedges, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market, By End Use Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics & Personal Care, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Households, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market, By Sales Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By E-commerce, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Wholesale, 2021- 2031F |
7 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of PLA containers by food service establishments in Barbados |
8.2 Percentage of waste diverted from landfills through the use of PLA containers |
8.3 Number of new product innovations and collaborations in the PLA container market |
9 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Barbados Polylactic Acid (PLA) Disposable Containers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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